The Barton Family Blog

My sweet baby girl turned seven on March 22!  We started off the morning with her usual opening a presents tradition. She decided this year she's going to protect her stuff from little brothers and sisters as several items were replacemnt gifts from previous years!  When we found out our church was doing a magic show the night of her birthday,  I had a crazy idea! We decided to let her invite her whole first grade to her birthday party at the gospel magic show!  She had 15 or more friends show up and all stay to hear the gospel! It was glorious! Five people (+ a ton of kids) prayed to accept Jesus and the kids had a BLAST! The show is totally geared toward kids, but has a fun gospel message entertwined.  Afterward we had cake and the kids got to take home animal ballons & play dough.  Overall it was such a fun night for Natalee!  Happy birthday sweet girl! Where did 7 years go?!? You are such a precious jewel baby! Love you!!!!!

Just a few pics... This boy... He is a papa's boy. He's obsessed. Wants to work hard and always be at Papas side. This day he skipped the children's library grand opening... To split wood with papa!  Decided to go bold. As bold as this girl goes.... And add some vibrant red to the under section of my hair. Too bad it's almost pink! Working on getting it a little redder soon :) This boy: got some DARLING clothes for his birthday! Seriously such a blessing. Sporting a new sweatshirt from Aunt Auttie below :) These two: they are sweet joy Adorable sweaters for Nonnie  These three.... Getting prettier every day. Gonna have to lock them up soon....! :) O how I love them!! Us two.... Getting a weekend away at the coast/marriage retreat. We were given the sweet gift of a coast stay by my sister in law & mother in law.  It was soooo relaxing!! One of the nicest weekends I've ever had away!

My sweet baby boy had a simple little cake & family birthday party on Thursday night. I whipped out a few cute touches with my wonderful cricut paper cutter. My kiddos birthdays always have to have a banner... (ok not always... but often....!) The little cupcake toppers were fun...  Cupcakes were a yellow cake mix with cookie dough centers.  I don't know how they tasted because I didn't eat one... but they got rave review from  some  party attendees... 1/2 the batch was a little iffy because  someone  turned off the oven without me knowing it! But in the end... no one will remember I suppose! (:   Frosting was chocolate chips melted with heavy whipping cream (what's not to love!?!?). We added a few "C"'s and "1"'s to the cupcakes, candies & water bottles. I love it! The non-readers in the family were convinced this banner said "Connor" and/or "Connor's birthday" (: Chocolat...

Everyone says it.... And I've said it a million times on this blog.... But where does the time go?!? When did this: Become THIS: One year stats: Weight: 21lbs 13oz Height: 29.25 Walked at 11 &1/2 months  Words: all done (also signs it), dad (also hi dad), mama, nigh-night (only said this twice, mostly just waves bye-bye)   Sweet baby boy! You bring such joy to our lives. Every morning you wake us with a sweet happy spirit!!! Your relationship with each of your siblings is unique and sweet... But your pure adoration and love for Brock is over the top! You two adore each other!!!! I am so blessed to be your Momma. I can not wait to see you unique personality grow and bloom little man!  We thank Jesus that He gave us you!!!  Happy birthday Connor Benjamin!!

My sweet mother-in-law blessed my kiddos a few days before valentines day with these DARLING sweatshirts!  On Valentines Day we bought ballons and brought them to Daddy. We love spoiling/embarrassing him at work ;)  I kinda love these photos  Happy heart day!! 

Well I think we might have broken some records with this snow. 16 inches! Corvallis had more than anywhere around. The kids loved it of course!  My little hard worker.  After the snow had melted he went outside with a snow shovel and asked, "where snow go?!?" Little cutie!  He loves to work! After a few days of being stuck at home, I had kids begging me to come out to check the mail. Here's a shot of Hollie & Brock after they had  just tried to make it thought snow that came up to their thighs. I finally made them stop in a packed-down spot while I finished the traipse across the street to get the mail. It was crazy how deep it was!! After 5 days of being stuck at home.... Enough had melted to drive up to Newberg.  I surprised my parents.... Which was super fun! As we pulled in the driveway, they pulled out all their sleds & snow toys and spoiled my kiddos!!  Coolest baby sled! Connor would not stop smiling & laughing!  Such a fun time! I l...